Located in the heart of the Riverland, Berri takes it name from the Erawirunga Aboriginals who held the land in the 1780’s and called it ‘bery bery’ meaning ‘bend in the river.’ The town itself sits on a large, sweeping bend that is host to the Berri Rowing Club, the Berri Bridge; connecting Gurra and Loxton to Berri, many private houseboats, the Berri Hotel Motel and the Berri Water Ski Club at Martin’s Bend. The river front is grassed along both sides for quite a distance as it winds through the Town Centre, and is picture post card stuff!
Berri and surrounds, like much of the Riverland, is world renowned for its wine production. Founded in 1918, the Berri Estates Winery has been a fundamental part of the Riverland’s successful wine production and is one of the oldest working wineries in Australia.
Camping, fishing, ski-ing, canoeing, bowling, speedway, rowing, house boating or just relaxing, Berri offers it all!
Attractions/ Events
Martin’s Bend – Camping, Fishing and Walking Tracks
Wilabalangaloo Flora and Fauna Reserve
BMS Tour’s Air Boat Ride
Country Arts SA Riverland Gallery
Riverland Vietnam and Post WWll Veterans War Memorial
Water Tower Lookout
Guided Kayak Tours
Riverland Wine and Food Festival
Tour of the Riverland Cycling
Mammoth Monash Market
Berri Merry Christmas and Fireworks
Tennis Carnival SA
Carols by the River
Riverland Gem Show
Riverland Carp Frenzy
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
Relay For Life
Clubs
Berri Golf Club
Rotary Club
Berri Water Ski Club
Berri Football Club
Berri Netball Club
Berri District Youth Club
Berri Bowling Club
Berri Swimming Club
Berri Basketball Club
Berri Cricket Club
Berri Tennis Club
Berri River Rangers Soccer Club
Berri Bowling Club
Dining
Mallee Fowl Restaurant
Golden Elephant Indian Restaurant
Sprouts Cafe
Big River Tavern
Berri Resort Hotel
River Jacks Café
Schools
DECD Family Day Care
Berri Regional Child Care
Berri Primary School
Our Lady of the River
Riverland Special School
Glossop High School
Tafe SA